Re: [LegacyUG] looking for cems

2008-10-29 Thread Jessica Morgan
last night returned accurate results. Futhermore, when I queried Burial place contains Webster -- I have four known cemeteries in this parish, not just the one it returned. (all 10 people returned above are in Blockers Cemetery, it did not return anyone in the other three) Jessica Morgan On Wed

Re: [LegacyUG] looking for cems

2008-10-29 Thread Jessica Morgan
Webster Parish, Louisiana, Blockers Cemetery, Morgan Florence Basinger Webster Parish, Louisiana, Springhill Cemetery, Allen Gertrude Webster Parish, Louisiana, Springhill Cemetery, Allen Delphia Etc.. (and also include any other data you would want, such as birth/death dates) Jessica Morgan

Re: [LegacyUG] looking for cems

2008-10-29 Thread Jessica Morgan
that information? - JL JLog - simple computer technology for genealogists http://www.jgen.ws/jlog Jessica Morgan wrote: Excel or Access can give you the list with the criteria of the County you want, then sort the list by Cemetery with the names of each individual in that cemetery

Re: [LegacyUG] looking for cems

2008-10-29 Thread Jessica Morgan
technology for genealogists http://www.jgen.ws/jlog Jessica Morgan wrote: You wouldn't be doing a Legacy search. It would be via opening the .mdb from Access. And the Excel someone had stated you could do an output to text... not sure what that entails, but if you could get the data

Re: [LegacyUG] looking for cems

2008-10-28 Thread Jessica Morgan
the information from the mdb to a flat file for you. This is definately an oversight that needs to be corrected from within Legacy. I'm still searching for a way to pull up a Burial Address master list at all (I'm probably overlooking it??!!??) Jessica Morgan On Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 7:53 PM, JLB

Re: [LegacyUG] looking for cems

2008-10-28 Thread Jessica Morgan
the ones I missed. Jessica Morgan On Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 6:53 PM, JLB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can get a similar list quite easily. What I'm looking for is a way to sort that list by cemetery. In one of my 'counties' I have dozens of different cemeteries. I can pick them out one

Re: [LegacyUG] Global spell Chech

2008-10-21 Thread Jessica Morgan
of it. All I kept getting was this screen with blanks in it. Jessica Morgan On Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 9:56 PM, henry arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I need help.How do you add a word to the dictionary. I am using the french spelling famille {family}. I made about 60 mistakes, I used the word familli

Re: [LegacyUG] Global spell Chech

2008-10-21 Thread Jessica Morgan
, but did you try the right field? - JL JLog - simple computer technology for genealogists http://www.jgen.ws/jlog Jessica Morgan wrote: I can't answer your question, because I don't honestly know. However, I will be watching this subject thread, because when I tried to do a global search

[LegacyUG] Options settings not sticking?

2008-10-19 Thread Jessica Morgan
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Re: [LegacyUG] What's the best way to source a relationship?

2008-10-19 Thread Jessica Morgan
and named Deduction, writing out what I deduced and from what and why. I then source it to any and all documents that back this deduction up, as well as attach a source that I've named Self Deduction, citing myself as the source, and my thoughts as the detail. Clear as mudd? Jessica Morgan On Sun

Re: [LegacyUG] What's the best way to source a relationship?

2008-10-19 Thread Jessica Morgan
for reading, and in sources just outline or bullet point it. On Sun, Oct 19, 2008 at 9:11 PM, Kris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, we must both be muddy the same way, 'cause this makes perfect sense to me. Thank you! :-) Kris Jessica Morgan wrote: After reading your quandry, and some

Re: [LegacyUG] Protocall in Divorce

2008-10-15 Thread Jessica Morgan
Hindsight's 20/20. They/you may not want to deal with it now, but there's a 50/50 chance you'll regret any losses in the future. From the mouth of a divorcee six years down the road. On Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 8:56 PM, Wynthner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We have recently run into the same thing. My

Re: [LegacyUG] Name List Tabs Font size

2008-10-14 Thread Jessica Morgan
experience with it. Jessica Morgan On Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 10:57 PM, SHIRLEY ANDERSON [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have maximized all the windows to full size and set the minimum font size for everything as 12 pt. But for some reason those tabs just won't respond. I don't understand why

Re: [LegacyUG] Pros and Cons of Notes vs. Events Usage

2008-10-13 Thread Jessica Morgan
today and yesterday, therefore it's been a good day. Thanks, Jessica Morgan On Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 2:48 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can I also assume that entering data into EVENTS will display properly when printing a book (descendants) report? -- GeoSci [EMAIL PROTECTED

[LegacyUG] Pros and Cons of Notes vs. Events Usage

2008-10-12 Thread Jessica Morgan
method and reasoning? And as an extra, I've suggested to Legacy via the suggestions link on the home page, two additional notes tabs, one for education, and one for military service. I am running Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 on a Dell Inspiron 1525 Laptop, Legacy V 7.0.0.55. Thanks, Jessica

Re: [LegacyUG] Pros and Cons of Notes vs. Events Usage

2008-10-12 Thread Jessica Morgan
and investigation on my part is in order. But I would like to see this discussion continued and more ideas, thoughts, and suggestions tossed out there. Thanks, Jessica Morgan Researching families of Morgan, Basinger, Allen, Teague, Lockey, Ratcliff, Ratcliffe, Kaylor On Sun, Oct 12, 2008 at 11:12 AM

Re: [LegacyUG] merge

2008-10-02 Thread Jessica Morgan
In family view look at the icons below the individual's data. Do they both have a colored icon showing multiple marraiges, and does it have a number 2 (or any number greater than 1) on the bottom left of that icon? Click the icon and bring up the marraige box. If they are listed more than once,

Re: [LegacyUG]

2008-09-11 Thread Jessica Morgan
I'm running Vista and Legacy 7.0 on a Dell Laptop and have not had any trouble either. Jess M On Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 7:08 AM, Thomas Herson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I haven't had any trouble installing or running any programs with Vista, including versions 6 and 7. Tom Herson Ithaca, NY

Re: [LegacyUG] Descendant Report - INDEX problem with Alternate names....

2008-09-10 Thread Jessica Morgan
It appears to me that the problem is pointedly with the output method you are using. I've read all your posts, and while I haven't replicated it or tried it (lack of time) the one key factor I see throughout all your posts is that it is an issue in the RTF file. As there are other issues with the

Re: [LegacyUG] appending?

2008-09-05 Thread Jessica Morgan
I believe (and could be wrong) that she is referring to the Source Clipboard, and in V6 you could have, I believe, up to five sources, depicted by five different tabs. The source clipboard in V7 appears to be a singular source at a time, with no multiple clipboard option. I've wondered this same

[LegacyUG] Timelines and copyrite

2008-09-02 Thread Jessica Morgan
I've been working on a few time lines for my Legacy files. Can anyone point me in a direction to determine possible issues with copyright and infringements regarding time lines? For instance, I'm creating a timeline for North America's Major Natural Disasters. Most of this data can be found on

Re: [LegacyUG] adding information from another person's gedcom to my family tree

2008-08-30 Thread Jessica Morgan
Import to a blank database, clean up what you want, then merge to your database. Jess M On Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 12:27 PM, sandra chester [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Hi everyone Since I think I have been doing this incorrectly, how do all of you go about adding the data from other people's

Re: [LegacyUG] child born out of wedlock

2008-08-26 Thread Jessica Morgan
In the Edit Marraige pop up box, there is a tick mark at the very top that says This couple never married (or similar). Tick that box (check it). Jess M On Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 8:11 AM, Ruth Nerud [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: I can't find a place on the marriage screen to indicate this woman was not

Re: [LegacyUG] Sourcing Father/Mother Relationship Problem

2008-08-21 Thread Jessica Morgan
I'm on V 7.0.0.55 and can also confirm something not quite right I tagged a set of about 20 people, half related, half not. About 17 of the 20 people are sourced to the same document - with original V6 sourcing, the rest are not. I then CREATED a BRAND NEW source using the Source Writer and

Re: [LegacyUG] Another bibliography question

2008-08-20 Thread Jessica Morgan
Other than sending to an external file for editing, I'm not sure this is doable under the constraints of Legacy proper. Have you considered creating a dummy person, then inputting all the information in the notes section of this dummy person. Then you could hopefully add this person to the book

Re: [LegacyUG] Another bibliography question

2008-08-20 Thread Jessica Morgan
I honestly did not realize this! Something I have overlooked and can certainly take advantage of! Thank you Thomas. On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 12:01 PM, Thomas Herson [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: It doesn't require a software enhancement at all to add additional text pages to a book. That feature

Re: [LegacyUG] Problem: Noted events in Descendant reports

2008-08-20 Thread Jessica Morgan
Do you have any overrides set up? Check that area to make sure. If you don't, to at least fix the problem at present, temporarily, create a sentence override to show the syntax for [His/Her] in place of the [his]. --- I don't remember the syntax exactly off the top of my head, and am at work so

Re: [LegacyUG] Descendant Report

2008-08-18 Thread Jessica Morgan
Ruth it is my understanding that you cannot go back to previous versions with the fdb file once upgraded and used in a newer version. If you create a GEDCOM export, you should be able to open it in version 6 or earlier, but not the actual legacy database. So please be sure to GEDCOM ALL of your

Re: [LegacyUG] Source Writer for Newspapers Online archives (issued by the publisher)

2008-08-17 Thread Jessica Morgan
PROTECTED] http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com We are changing the world of genealogy! When replying to this message, please include all previous correspondence. Thanks. Jessica Morgan wrote: I am adding an obituary source using the Source Writer Template of Newspapers Online Archives (issued

Re: [LegacyUG] Descendant Report output - Marriage Info Space missing between date and location

2008-08-16 Thread Jessica Morgan
. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jessica Morgan Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 4:30 PM To: LegacyUserGroup Subject: [LegacyUG] Descendant Report output - Marriage Info Space missing between date and location Legacy User Group guidelines

[LegacyUG] Source Writer for Newspapers Online archives (issued by the publisher)

2008-08-16 Thread Jessica Morgan
I am adding an obituary source using the Source Writer Template of Newspapers Online Archives (issued by the publisher). When in the Repository screen, I cannot type in the Notes field at the bottom of the box. Is this normal? Jess M Legacy User Group guidelines:

Re: [LegacyUG] V7 Sources: Nifty formatting lost in gedcom output

2008-08-15 Thread Jessica Morgan
Geoff, that sounds like a very well thought out and effective way to correct the issue of the export. Well done. On Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 11:56 AM, Geoff Rasmussen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave and I met about this yesterday and have some ideas. First of all, one of our great challenges

[LegacyUG] Descendant Report output - Marriage Info Space missing between date and location

2008-08-15 Thread Jessica Morgan
Can anyone reproduce this? I just added a line of my tree with new information, and only one marriage had both the date and place. When I output a Descendant Report to email to the provider of data (for verification of data entry) I noticed that the date and place of marriage run together as show

Re: [LegacyUG] Vista and V 7 and new computer - any helpful comments please ?

2008-08-14 Thread Jessica Morgan
I purchased a Dell Inspiron 1525, Intel Core 2 Duo with Windows Vista last week. Installed Legacy V7.0.0.55 as soon as I got it, and have had absolutely no problems with it yet. I haven't had a chance to do all that much, granted, but so far, what I have done, has gone off without a hitch. Vista

Re: [LegacyUG] Sentence Override

2008-08-13 Thread Jessica Morgan
If anyone is willing to share a version of their sentence override text file, so that I may view and learn the best methodology for keeping them in a text file, would you mind sending it to my email offlist? jrkmorgan @ gmail.com (no spaces) Thank you, Jessica On Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 3:30 PM,

[LegacyUG] Marraige sourcing

2008-07-30 Thread Jessica Morgan
I am adding some people to my database, and in doing so I've noticed what appears to me to be quriky behavior of the marriage source options. Please correct me if I am wrong, and/or clarify the means/methodology. I am adding my source as I go along, I'm adding people all from the same book

Re: [LegacyUG] Marraige sourcing

2008-07-30 Thread Jessica Morgan
that only the marriage has been sourced. Lill Ann Jessica Morgan wrote: I am adding some people to my database, and in doing so I've noticed what appears to me to be quriky behavior of the marriage source options. Please correct me if I am wrong, and/or clarify the means/methodology. I am

Re: [LegacyUG] a problem with a source ?

2008-07-28 Thread Jessica Morgan
Valerie, Have you tried a search using: Detailed Search Whom: Individual Where: Source Master Source How: Contains What: National Archives of Ireland On Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 5:30 PM, Valerie Garton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes I agree that that is probably the situation BUT there are no blank

Re: [LegacyUG] SourceWriter- Book, authored, basic - field selection

2008-07-15 Thread Jessica Morgan
Also, I've added seven sources, all using this very same template. It appears that on my eighth entry I inadvertently selected Book, Authored (reprint) and I shouldn't have. --- Is there not a way to convert from the reprint to regular book authored? I've found no where that shows me,

Re: [LegacyUG] V 7 update not working

2008-05-31 Thread Jessica Morgan
I'm having the same issues as well, and tried the methods of solution given to me by Legacy Support, too. Unfortunately for me, they aren't working. My program has been useless for a week now. The support email I recieved said to delete C:/Legacy/Temp as well as the download link to the most

Re: [LegacyUG] favorite bells and whistles

2008-05-25 Thread Jessica Morgan
I must say, my favorite thus far, and I've not had much time to delve into it, is the manual. I am a creature that can learn from reading, and even though not all of the features in the manual are currently working in the software, the manual is SO well put together and informative, that I'm

Re: [LegacyUG] v7 update to 7.0.0.38

2008-05-25 Thread Jessica Morgan
off that time and finished fine. Sorry, that doesn't give you much real help, but I wanted to let you know that at least one other person stalled near the same place as you and then got it to work. Good luck, - Original Message - From: Jessica Morgan [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [LegacyUG] release of V. 7

2008-05-13 Thread Jessica Morgan
And the dreaded I've moved since I purchased legacy 6.0, and I belive I purchased the CD. Will I still be allowed my 7.0 as promised? Jess M On Tue, May 13, 2008 at 2:15 AM, Colin Liddell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That would depend on what package you paid for. - Original Message

Re: [LegacyUG] Date Formats in CSV

2008-04-30 Thread Jessica Morgan
If it is that important (which you stated it's not, but if it does become so...) add a few extra columns in your excel file (assuming you opened csv in Excel for this) to the right of the problem child column, and then from your menu bar select [Data] [Text to Columns]. **Make sure you have enough

Re: [LegacyUG] Secondary Sources

2008-04-06 Thread Jessica Morgan
I am working with a large volume family history done by another family member as well. It has some of the same formatting that you are referencing in your post. I have linked a master source for the Lockey-Peyton and Related Families book to everything. Then, when I find that something within the

Re: [LegacyUG] printing cart to pdf

2008-03-08 Thread Jessica Morgan
Choose a PLOTTER for best printing options as far as size and such go. If you install a printer and are using Windows, you should be able to find plotters under HP, IBM, Lexmark, and several others. They usually state plotter in the printer name. I've never had issues with adjusting printing

Re: [LegacyUG] Chart Program Problen

2008-03-08 Thread Jessica Morgan
It was replied to by Geoff I believe it was, and he stated it was being corrected in an update/future version. An email was released previously that had update information in it, and I believe this was covered, but I could be incorrect, as I've read dozens of LUG emails today. And your email did

Re: [LegacyUG] Speaking of alternate names...

2008-02-27 Thread Jessica Morgan
I'm curious of this answer too. I'm currently debating myself on this. My current project is converting a 300+ bound volume of family history on my mother's side to a Legacy database. Where I've found documented AKA's I've entered those. But I also found myself entering some AKA's for unnamed

Re: [LegacyUG] Dick Eastman Interview

2008-02-24 Thread Jessica Morgan
Look into an air card, it plugs into your computer (you can get USB or card style for laptops) and it's a wireless type set up. Flat monthly fee. Is what I use b/c I am in a red zone (no DSL). On Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 8:19 PM, onthepathingrace-genealogy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When in California

[LegacyUG] Possible Bug - Location issue

2008-02-18 Thread Jessica Morgan
I'm not sure if this is a bug, or just me, so I thought I'd bring it to the LUG before I take it to support. I'm converting a bound book of family history to a Legacy Dbase. In doing so, I'm dealing with a lot of locations in the parishes of Louisiana, United States of America. When inputting a

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy and GPS

2008-02-18 Thread Jessica Morgan
I've never used GPS for Legacy/Genealogy purposes, but I am familiar with GPS systems due to hunting/fishing/outdoor activities and such. And I *do* plan to use GPS for Legacy purposes soon. As for your questions regarding actual units, there are such a vast array of them that it's hard to cover

Re: [LegacyUG] Possible Bug - Location issue

2008-02-18 Thread Jessica Morgan
will forever tell you the message. I know there is a place to turn off the notice, but I would not turn it off in either case. IMHO Rich in LA CA If you like your DB as it is, --- Jessica Morgan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not sure if this is a bug, or just me, so I thought I'd bring

Re: [LegacyUG] Automatically create AKA for married women

2008-02-12 Thread Jessica Morgan
This is a FANTASTIC method! Thank you! I learned something new from the LUG! Jess M Whilst it won't create married name AKAs automatically I have thought of a way to make the task a little easier. Go to Index View. Make sure you have selected to Show AKAs. Sort by RIN (this is

Re: [LegacyUG] Locations

2008-02-12 Thread Jessica Morgan
You can't set the short locations to the abbreviations, and then the key strokes you refer to would bring up the short location identification? Then in the long location name you could have it spelled out completely, so there's no confusion of what you meant? On Feb 12, 2008 7:10 AM, Ray

Re: [LegacyUG] Attaching numerous Pictures to one person!

2008-02-10 Thread Jessica Morgan
It is a windows issue. Right click on your start menu, select explore. Once the window comes up, choose [Tools] and then [Folder Options]. On the [View] tab, scroll down and make sure the Remeber each folder's view settings. is checked. Then at the top, select the [Apply to all folders] button.

[LegacyUG] Legacy user settings

2008-02-07 Thread Jessica Morgan
with. -- Jessica Morgan Pearland CERT acting Secretary, PACC Secretary CS Pack 404 Lightning Dragon Patrol ADL, CS Pack 404 Quartermaster 5 Year veteran Single Parenting Proud Mom to CJ 10, Jo 8 Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages

Re: [LegacyUG] Legacy user settings

2008-02-07 Thread Jessica Morgan
I uninstall and re-install, what user specific files should I save in order to keep all my current settings? If this is in the archives, forgive me for asking, I find them very cumbersome to deal with. -- Jessica Morgan Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com